Evergent, a California-based AI-powered SaaS provider, has launched its global value center in Hyderabad, already employing 600 professionals and planning to expand to 1,000 by 2025. The company leverages Hyderabad's deep tech talent to develop AI-driven solutions for global media giants, managing over 920 million subscribers through its India-built platform.
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Maruti Suzuki India announced a record-breaking achievement, transporting 5.18 lakh vehicles via Indian Railways in FY 2024-25. Since FY 2014-15, cumulative railway dispatches have reached 24 lakh vehicles, servicing over 600 cities through 20-plus railway hubs. By FY 2030-31, the company aims to increase vehicle dispatches via railways to 35 percent, reducing carbon emissions and conserving fuel.
Mohandas Pai warns that Indian startups are struggling due to limited domestic investment, restrictive regulations, and a challenging business culture. He advocates for urgent policy reforms, increased R&D funding, and enabling insurance and pension fund investments to boost the ecosystem. Pai also urges a shift in mindset to support startups and ensure timely payments from larger companies.
A recent US Commerce Department report indicates a slowdown in inflation, with consumer prices rising just 2.1% in April. This decline occurs amidst concerns that former President Trump's tariffs could drive prices higher.
President Trump's impending tariff hike on steel and aluminium imports, effective June 4, is projected to significantly impact Indian metal exports, potentially costing $4.56 billion. The increased duties are expected to diminish the competitiveness of Indian manufacturers in the US market. India has notified the WTO and is considering further actions in response to the tariff increase.
The OECD projects India's economy to expand by 6.3% in 2025-26 and 6.4% in 2026-27, remaining the fastest-growing G20 economy despite global uncertainties. While private consumption and investment are expected to remain strong, export growth may moderate due to weaker global demand and trade policy uncertainty.
The Mumbai consumer commission has directed Flynas, a Saudi-based budget airline, to compensate a passenger Rs 1.25 lakh for losing her baggage during a trip from Istanbul to Mumbai via Riyadh. The commission criticized the airline's lack of effort in tracing the lost bag and failure to attend the hearing, deeming their conduct as "mala fide negligence."
India and the US are actively engaged in discussions to finalize an initial tranche of a bilateral trade agreement (BTA). American officials have arrived in Delhi for negotiations aimed at enhancing market access and supply chain resilience. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal expressed confidence in achieving positive outcomes.
The IEA cautions that concentrated critical mineral mining could disrupt global supplies and prices, urging diversification. Executive Director Fatih Birol advises India to incentivize electric vehicles to reduce reliance on oil imports, highlighting the economic benefits of EVs. He also lauded India's successful green energy transition, noting the significant shift in investment towards clean energy sources.
Starting July 2025, the GSTN will make the GSTR-3B form non-editable to enhance consistency and reduce revenue leakages. Taxpayers must use GSTR-1A to amend outward supplies before filing GSTR-3B. This shift requires businesses to ensure real-time reconciliation and error correction, placing greater responsibility on internal controls.
In response to US tariffs, a NITI Aayog paper suggests India selectively lower tariffs on non-sensitive US agricultural imports and offer concessions where supply gaps exist, like in edible oils. It also recommends negotiating greater US market access for Indian exports such as shrimp and spices.